Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 
Mark Bailen is the founder of Bailen Law in Washington, District of Columbia. For more than 25 years, he has represented multinational corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, media companies, and individuals in litigation and counseling matters. Before founding Bailen Law in 2022, Mark was a partner at an AmLaw 100 law firm for more than 16 years. He has served as counsel of record in hundreds of matters in courts throughout the United States.
Mark’s practice includes Media Law, publishing law, First Amendment litigation, defamation, invasion of privacy, and copyright matters. He represents national and local media outlets, publishers, digital media companies, websites, bloggers, and other individuals and organizations involved in publishing news, information, commentary, and ideas. He also advises journalism organizations on legal and strategic issues affecting reporting and publication activities.
In his media and First Amendment practice, Mark has experience handling matters involving anti-SLAPP statutes, including early use of the District of Columbia anti-SLAPP law in 2011 and the amended New York anti-SLAPP law in 2020. His work includes representing clients in federal and state courts across the country, as well as in arbitration proceedings.
Mark works closely with clients to develop practical and efficient legal strategies tailored to their objectives. His practice includes both litigation and pre-publication counseling, with a focus on helping clients address complex disputes and legal risks involving speech, publishing, and media-related issues.
